Case Study: Trenchless Sewer Repair for Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah
Client: Little America Hotel
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Project Type: Commercial Sewer Repair
Pipe Type: 8-inch Concrete Sewer Main
Issue: Compromised joints, obstructions, and crushed/cracked pipe
Solution: 330′ Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Liner
Timeline: 2 days
Impact: No disruption to hotel operations
A Short History of Little America Hotel
In the event you have ever visited Salt Lake City, then you probably know about Little America Hotel, that is one of those aged-old landmarks that people can instantly identify. The property was established in the early seventies and was immediately recognized due to its traditional design, massive rooms and the type of hospitality that makes the guests come back again and again.
The hotel has an excess of over 800 rooms, several restaurants, and is a 24-hour establishment, which means that the hotel just cannot spare plumbing issues. Even a few hours of down time may affect guests, events and routine operations. This is why it is so significant to keep the infrastructure that is behind the scenes, i.e., the sewer lines, in such a good condition.
The Challenge: Commercial Sewer Issues at Little America Hotel
The employees of the hotel started noticing the slowness of the drains and the indicators of a more severe problem that is going on below the ground. Their 8-inch concrete sewer main after further inspection proved to have multiple issues simultaneously:
- Weak and dysfunctional pipe joints.
- Debris and obstructions
- Pieces of pipes broken or collapsed
- Increasing risk of backups
This sort of damage would ordinarily involve trench digging, which is the last thing you want in front of a hotel where guests come and leave all day long. Noisy work, construction equipment… not an option.
They had to find a solution that would result in minimal disruption to the daily activities at the hotel and should be wrapped up much quicker than traditional sewer line replacement.
The Solution: Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining (CIPP) in Salt Lake City
Given the fact that minimizing disruptions to a minimum was of prime importance to the client, we decides to opt for Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining which essentially allows us to install a brand new pipe within the old damaged pipe itself. While this process requires no digging or excavation, because the client’s sewer pipe had collapsed across multiple points, we had to undertake some excavation to remove these cracked pipes. While our trenchless CIPP and trenchless pipe bursting solutions do not necessitate digging, we still have full capability to excavate when the situation calls for it, like the one we faced at the Little America Hotel.
The minimal excavation combined with CIPP was a perfect fit to this job because:
- CIPP was done via the available portals, without the need for any digging.
- Some excavation done at the property, as shown in the pictures, was purely due to the collapsed pipes underground that had to be cleared. We have the capability to excavate when it’s unavoidable.
- Super quick turnaround. It took us only two days to complete the whole 330 foot repair.
- Stronger than before. The new liner creates a seamless smooth pipe which will not crack, rust or allow roots to enter it.
- We employed the Schwalm robot to cut out 40 pieces of mortar that was left in the pipe during the installation. Some of them were 2″ tall across the bottom 1/3 and some as long as 4″.
- Guests never noticed a thing. The hotel remained in full operation.
- In a commercial property, which is operating round the clock, such a no-dig solution is the difference between day and night.
Why Choose Restore Pipe Systems for Sewer Repair in Utah
Since 2015, we have served Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming making it easy to have a lasting sewer solution without the mess in both homes and large commercial entities. Individuals are likely to opt to us since:
- We are not afraid of telling the truth on prices.
- We do not keep anything a secret and you can always know what is going on.
- We adopt the contemporary trenchless technology, which saves on time and prevents damage of property.
- Our crews are well trained and skilled.
- We just come in, perform the job correctly and leave your premises in better condition than we had them.
Project Outcome: Fully Restored Commercial Sewer Main
After the CIPP liner had been installed and the system was put to the test, the whole 330-foot stretch was virtually a new pipe. The flow was made better and the hotel now boasts of a sewer main constructed to withstand decades.
Best of all? No shutdowns, no closure of amenities, no torn-up walkways, just a smooth repair handled quietly in the background.
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Check Online Reviews: Look for drain cleaning companies in Utah on review websites like Yelp, Google, or Angie’s List. Read customer reviews and pay attention to both positive and negative feedback to get an idea of their service quality and customer satisfaction.
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Transparent Pricing: Request quotes from different drain cleaning companies and compare their pricing. Avoid companies that provide vague estimates or try to upsell unnecessary services.
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Too often, we receive calls from customers who have had less than a satisfactory experience with another service provider. Unlike some, we have the skill, equipment, technology and commitment to be the best. We incorporate camera technology into our cleaning process to accurately diagnose the problem and identify the best cleaning solution.
Remember to take your time and do your research. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and clarify any doubts you may have. By following these steps, you can increase your chances of finding the best drain cleaning services in Utah. Call Restore Pipe Systems today to answer any questions about drain cleaning at 801-564-0089.
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